When you're shopping for an engagement ring, clarity is a big factor. Some people think that it's more important than the cut, but that isn't true! The cut of the diamond is what determines how bright and sparkly it will be. The clarity grade tells you how clear (or cloudy) the diamond is and whether there are any inclusions or blemishes inside it.
Clarity refers to a diamond's internal characteristics, including the number of inclusions and blemishes it has. Inclusions are tiny imperfections within the stone's structure; they can be seen with magnification and can affect its appearance. Blemishes are surface blemishes on the diamond, and they can also affect its appearance when viewed up close.
Clarity is graded on a scale from 1 (flawless) to 10 (flawed), with most diamonds falling between VS1 (very slightly included) and SI2 (slightly included). A flawless diamond is extremely rare—and very expensive!
If you’re looking for a diamond that is clear and white, but not too clear and white, then you should probably consider a flawless diamond. However, if you want your ring to be absolutely perfect—and by “perfect” we mean “flawless”—then you may be better off with an imperfect one.
A flawless diamond is one that has no visible inclusions or blemishes on the surface of the stone. Those little tiny dots that can sometimes appear when looking at diamonds under magnification are called flaws; they are created during the mining process and are therefore unavoidable in any gemstone. Flawless diamonds are extremely rare because they must be cut from stones with extremely few faults (and even fewer than zero). The price of such gems makes them prohibitively expensive for most people on their wedding day budget; however, there's no denying their beauty!
If you're interested in getting a flawless engagement ring for yourself or someone else (or just want to know more about them), check out our handy guide below!
When you’re looking for a diamond that has the highest clarity grade possible, you should expect to pay more.
But how much more? It depends on the diamond itself. Let’s take this 1 carat round brilliant cut diamond as an example:
If you're looking to buy an engagement ring, know that the cut is more important than the clarity.
A diamond's cut can be the most important factor in determining its beauty, especially if you're looking to buy an engagement ring. A diamond with a great cut will sparkle much more than one with a poor cut. However, the clarity of your diamond may affect its price as well as sparkle.
When choosing between two diamonds that are otherwise identical in terms of size, color and carat weight (weight), choose the one with better clarity for your engagement ring!
A diamond is the perfect stone for a wedding ring because it’s beautiful, durable and timeless. If you’re looking to buy an engagement ring, know that the cut is more important than the clarity.
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